Modern Slavery Statement for Peckham Carpet Cleaners

Peckham Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to ensure that Peckham carpet cleaning services, operations, and supply chains remain free from slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many forms, including exploitation through debt bondage, coercion, withholding of documents, and unsafe working conditions. Our zero-tolerance approach applies to every area of our business.

Our Commitment

We uphold a clear zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery and unethical labour practices. This commitment applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. As a Peckham carpet cleaners business, we expect everyone connected with us to act honestly and responsibly. Any breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in suspension of business relationships, disciplinary action, or termination of contracts where appropriate.

We assess risk by considering the nature of the services we purchase, the countries in which goods may be sourced, and the vulnerability of workers within our supply chain. Although our core operations are service-based, we understand that products such as cleaning chemicals, textiles, equipment, uniforms, and transport-related services may carry potential risk. To address this, Peckham Carpet Cleaners carries out proportionate due diligence on suppliers before engagement and during ongoing trading relationships.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Our supplier audit process is designed to identify and reduce labour-related risks. We review supplier policies, business practices, and workforce controls, and we may request evidence of working conditions, wage compliance, subcontracting arrangements, and worker verification procedures. Where needed, we conduct periodic audits or seek written confirmation that suppliers comply with applicable labour laws. If concerns arise, we ask for corrective action plans and monitor progress closely. Persistent failure to improve may lead to the end of the relationship.

We also expect our suppliers to cascade these standards through their own supply chains. In practical terms, this means Peckham Carpet Cleaners asks suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labour and that workers are treated with dignity. We aim to work only with organisations that share our values and support ethical, lawful employment practices.

Reporting channels are essential to helping us detect and address concerns early. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery, unsafe recruitment practices, wage withholding, or any other improper conduct. Reports may be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, victimisation, or adverse treatment for raising genuine concerns in good faith.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant staff with awareness on the signs of exploitation and the responsibilities they have when working with suppliers or supporting recruitment processes. This helps Peckham carpet cleaner teams recognise warning signals, such as unusual control over workers, restricted freedom of movement, or inconsistent identity and payroll records. Training is refreshed as needed to reflect changes in risk or legal expectations.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with our business activities. During review, we assess supplier performance, any reported concerns, audit findings, and improvements made to our controls. If we identify gaps, we update procedures, strengthen monitoring, and reinforce our expectations across the business.

Peckham Carpet Cleaners believes that preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility. Through strong governance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and regular review, we continue to strengthen our commitment to ethical practice. We will keep improving our approach so that Peckham carpet cleaning services are delivered in a way that respects human rights and upholds the highest standards of integrity.

Statement approved by management and adopted as part of our ongoing responsibility to act lawfully and ethically.